liant q e, as inuch as, as well as
iitant de (with a noun), as much, as
luany, etc.
auteur, n- m., (et. L. autorem), author.
autorisation, n. f., (et. autori^-r), .1 .tliorization.
autoriser, v. a., (et. L. L. auctori.>are), t . autbonze, to empower.
autorité, n. f., (et. L. auctoritatem , a thority, power.
autour de, prep., (et. au, tcur),
■d>- mnd, about.
autre, adj. and pro., (et. L. alter), l'I.icr; l'un ra"'rp, one anothcr ; l'un et 1' litre, both ; l'un nu l'autre, cither ; ni (' in ni Vautre, neither.
autrefois, adv., (et. autre, j'ois), fern.eily, in former times.
autrement, adv., otherwise
aux, i>luial of au.
auxiliare. ^idj. and noun, (et. L auxiliaris), au.xiliary.
auxquels, plural of aiufiel.
avaient, 3rd, plu. imp. ind. of avoir.
avait, 3rd, sing. inip. ind. of avoir.
avance, n. f., (et. avancer), advance ; it'avaiice, bcforchand.
avancer, v. a., (et. at.inO.to advance; s'avincer, to advance ; avance, jutting ow.
avant, adv., (et. L. ab, ante), before ; t It acatil, forward, ahead ; avant de, ()irfp.), before ; avant 5«('(conj.), bct' re, bcf,M-c tliat.
avant-garde, n. f., 'anguard, van.
avant-poste, n. m., out-post.
avarice. "• f-, (et. avare, L. nvarus), a' aricc.
avec. l'i'cp., (et. L. apud, hoc\ «ith.
avenir. " m., (et. à, i-^nir), future.
aventure, n. f., (et. ar<nir), adventure.
VoCÀBULinT.
aventureux, euse.aaj.,(et. urentun: ,
ftdicntuioiis.
aventurier, "• tn-, («t. actnture), adveiiDurer.
avérer, v. a., (et. L. L. adverare), to pro e.
avertir, v. a., (et. L. ahertere), to w.iiii, ro iiiform of, to admoni-li.
aveu. Il- tu., (et. rt"o ler, à and nnuer), coiiie.'5.sii,n, ackiiowledjf nient.
aveilg'le, adj., (et. L. ab, oc-u'iis), blind.
avide, ailj., (et. L. avithi-;», ea<;er, greedy.
avidité) n. f., (et. L. a iditatem), Sfreedmess, covetousness.
avis, n. m., (et. à, ois, from L vi-iim), advice, counsel, opinion, notice, infoiniation.
avoir, v. a., (et. L. habere). to hâve, to get ; avoir lia, to take place; aiiuir vin-/t ans, to be twenty years old.
avril, n. m., (et. L. aprilis), April.
ayant, près. part, of avoir. azur. n. m., (et. L. L. lazur, the lapis lazuli), azuré.
bagne, n. m-, (et. It. bagne), prison.
baie, n. f., (et. L. L. baia), bay.
baigner, v. a., (et. Ii. balneare). to bathe, to wash.
baiser, v. a., (et. L. basiare), to liiss.
balbutiement, n. m., (et halhutier, L. balburiie), stanimerintr. [Pronounce t like s].
balcon, n. m., (et. It. balcone), balcony.
baleine, n. f., (et. L. halaena), «haie, ballotter, v. a., (et. batte, 0. H. G. balla), to toss about.
banane, n. f., (et. Spani-h, banana), banaua.
baptiser, v. a., (et. L. baptizare), to baptize. [/< is silent].
barbare, adj. and noun, (et. L. barbaru-), barbarous, savage, cruel ; barbarian
barbarie, n. f., (et. L. barbarus), barbans n, harb.ii i y.
barque, n. t, (et. L. b^rca), bark, boat, ship.
barre, n. f., (et. L. L. barra, froni Celtic), bar.
barrière, n. f., (et. barre), barrier.
bas, se, adj.. (et. L. L. ba.ssus), low ; en bas. below, undermost.
bas-fond n- m-, i-hillow wattr.
bassin, n. m., (et. L. L. bacl-.inon, fri.in Celtic bac, a hoUow), basin.
bataille, n. f., (et. batalia, connnoii
Latin for pu'i-na), b.ittle.
bâtiment, n. m., (et. bdtiv), buildinfî, ship.
bâtir, V. a., (et. ?), to build, to tonstruft.
bâton, n. m., (et. ?), stick.
beau, belle, adj , (et. L. belhis), fine, beautiful, happy, fortunat-.
beaucoup, ad\., (et. beau, cou/j), nuich ; beaaciiujt de, niiich, niany.
beau-frère, n. m., brother-in-la«.
beau-père, n. m-, father-in-law.
beauté, n. f., (et. L. bellitatem).
beauty.
belle-mère. n. f., mother-in-law.
bénir, v. a., (et. L. benedicere), to Ijless, to coiisecrate.
besoin, n. m., (et. soin), need, want ; au b' sviit de, in case of need.
bétail, n. m., (et. L. L. be^tialia),
cattle.
bible, n. f., (et. L. biblia), Bible.
biblique, adj., (et. bible), biblical.
bien, adv , (et. L. bene), well, very, iwuch ; bien du tempx, niuch tinie ; bien que, though ; bien, n. m., good ; biens, property. •
bienfaiteur, n. m., (et. bien, faire), benefactor.
bientôt, adv., (et. bien, tôt, L. tostus), shortly, soon.
bienveillance, n. f., (et. bienveillant), good-will, kindne.<s.
bienveillant, e, adj.. (et. bien, veuillant, obsolète participle of vouloir), friendly, kindly.
bijou, n. m., (et. ?), jewel.
bizarre, adj., (et. Spanish bizarro, bra\ e), odd, strange.
blanc, anche, adj., (et. o. H. G blanch), white.
blanchir, v. a., (et. blanc), to whiten.
blasphème, n. m., (et. blauphéiner), blaspheiny.
blasphémer, v. a., (et. L. blaspheniare), to bUsi^heme.
bleu, e, adj., (et. 0. H. G. blao), bliie.
bloc, n. m., (et. O. H. G. bloc), block, soli I niass.
blond, e, adj., et. ?). fair, light. bois, n. ni., (et. L L. boscum), wood, grove.
bon, ne •l'ij.. (et. L. b^ ms), gcod ; de
lionne heur: , (.ai'ly.
Vocabulary.
bondir, v. n., (et. L. L. bomliitavc, t > ii];ike i iiiiisf), to bomid, ti) fiisk, tu i;a]ier.
bonheur, ". m-, (et. L. bonum, an>,'uiiuni), happiness, good fortune.
bonté, 11- f-, (et. L. bonitateiii), j^oodness, kiiidiiess.
bord, n. m., (et. Netherland bord), edge, coast, store ; à bord de, on boarti ; bord (ï boni, alongside.
bordage, ". rn., (et. bord), boarding, plankinn-, l)ulwarks (of a ship).
bordée, n. t, (et. bord), tack, tackiiiy.
borne, n. f,, (et. L. L. bodina), bon?u;, boundary, ]imit, luilestone, eiiclosure.
borner, v. a., (et. borne), to bound, to liinit ; *■« borner, to restraiii oneself, to confine oneself.
bouée, n. f., (et. L. L. boja, a fetter), bnoj'.
boleversement. " m., (et. bouleverser, boule, a bail, and ri'r,ier), disorder, confusion, consternation.
bourreau, n. m., (et. 1), hangman, exeoutioner.
bourse, n. f., (et. L. byrsa), purse.
boussole, n. f., (et. It. bossolo, a small bo.K), mariner's compass.
bout, n. m., (et. bouter, which once meant to pusli, hence bout means that ]>art of a body which pushes first), end.
bouton, n. m., (et. boutir), bud, button.
bracelet, n. m., (et. L. L. brachile, froin L. brachium), bracelet.
branche, n. t., (et. ?), branch.
bras, n. m., (et. L. brachiuni), ami.
brasse, n. f., (et. L. brachia), fathoni. braver, v. a., (et. brave), to brave, to defy, to set at défiance.
bréviaire, n m., (et. L. breviarium), breviary, prayer-book.
brisant, "• '»., (et. briser), breaker.
brise, n. f., (et. Eng. breeze), breeze.
briser, v. a., (et. O. H. G. bristan, to burst), to break, tobruise, to break down, to injure ; se briser, to break.
brodé, e, adj., (et. broder, doublet of borden, einbroidered.
bronze, n. m., (et. It. bronzo), bronze, brass ; gun.
bronzé, e, adj., (et. bronzer), broiized, 8Un-burnt.
bruit, n- m., (et. doubtful, perhaps L. rugire), noise, famé, sound.
brûlant, e, adj., (et. briller), burning, scorching.
brûler, v. a., (et. L. L. perustulare), to burii, to soorch ; brûler de, to long to.
brume, n. t., (et. T... bruma\ uiist, fog. brun, e, aaj., (et. O. H. G. brùii),
brovvn.
but, n. ui., (et. doublet of boiit), aini, objoct, goal, destination, design ; an but de, at the fulfilment of. IMany persons alwayspronounce the final t of but; sonie pronounce it at the end of u phrase and' bufore vowels ; while Littré says that it shuuld be pronounced only before vowelsj.
Cà, adv., (et. L. ecce-hac), hère ; çà et W.'here and there.
cabane, n. f., (et. L. L. capanna), cabin, hut, coCiage.
câble, ')• ni., (et. L. L. caplum, acord), cable.
caché, e, adj., (et. cacher), liidden, unseen.
cacher, ^■. a., (et. L. coactare, to press toyether), to conceal, to hide ; se cacher, to hide oneself, not to be seen.
cachot, »• tn., (et. cacher), prison, dunyeon.
cacique, " •"■, chief, chieftain.
cadavre, n. m., (et. L. cadaver), corpse.
caisse, n. f., (et. L. capsa), case, box.
calamité, n. f., (et. L. calamitatem), calamity.
calciner, v. a., (et L. calcem), to calcine, to bake.
calcul, n. m., (et. L. calrulus), calciilation, reckoning.
calculateur, trice, adj., (,et. caicut),
calciilatirig.
calculer, v. a., (et. calcul), to calculate, to reckon.
cale, n- f-i (et. It. c la), hold (of a ship).
calme, adj., (et. It. calma, a calni), calm ; calme, n. m., ealm. <'almnes8.
calomniateur, trice. adj., (et. caiomnie), calunmiator, slanuerer.
calomnie, "■ f , (et. L. calumnia), calunuiy, slander.
camarade, n. m., (et. L. caméra), comrade, icmipanion.
campement, n. m., (et. camper, from cam/i. from L. campus), encampment.
canal. ». m., (et. L. canalis), canal, channel.
candeur, n. f., (et L. candorem), candor, frankness.
candide, adj., (et. L. candidus), candid, frank.
canon, n. m., (et. canne, U. canna), caunou ; coup de canon, cannon-sbot.
VOCABULARY
canot, n. m., (et. ?), canoë, ship's boa t.
se cantonner, v. i;., (et. canton), to fortify oiif^eU'.
cap, I). ui., (et. L. cai ut), cape, headlaiid.
capable, adj., (et. L. capabilis), capable.
caparaçonner, v. a., (et. Spanish capaïazon). to caparison (a horse).
capitaine, n- ■«., (et. L. L. capitaneus, fnni L. 1 aput), captain.
capitale, n. f., (et. L. caiiitalis) chief ci [y.
caprice, n. m., (et. It. capriccio), C". priée, whim.
captif, ive, adj., (et. L. captivus), captive.
captivité, n. f., (et. captif), captivity.
car 'onj., (et. L. quare , for, because.
caractère, n. m-, (et. L. character), chaïai ter, characteristic.
caravelle, n. f., (et. Sj^anish caravella, a l;ui;c -loop), caravel, ship.
caideur, n. m., (et. carde, from L.
caruiiM^), carder.
cardinal, n. m,, (et. L. cardinalis),
lardirial.
caressant, e, adj., (et. caresser), caressin;;, genile.
caresser, v. a , (et. caresse, L. L.
cari lia. L. carus), to earess, to be kind to.
Carguer, v. a. , (et. doublet of charjer), to clew up (the sails).
carnage n. m., (et. L. L. camaticum, from L carneui), carnage, slaughter.
carré, e, adj., (et. L. quadratus),
square.
carte, n. f., (et. ?), map, (hart.
cas, n. m., (et. L. casus), case.
case, n. f., (et. L. casa), house, cottage,
hut.
cataracte, n. f., (et. L. cataracta), waterfall, cataraet.
cathédrale, n. f., (et. L. catlicdralis [ecclesia]), cathodral.
cause, n. f., (et. L. causa), cause ; à cause de, on account of, for the sake of. causer, v. a., (et. cause), to cause.
cavalcade, n. f., (et. It. cavalcata),
ca\ alciulc.
cavalier,' n. m., (et. It. cavalière), horsenian, rider, ca\alryman.
ce, pronoun, (et. L. ecce-hoc), this, that, it, he, they ; c'rst, it i.,!, he is ; c'est nous, it \s we ; ce sont, tbey uru ; ce qui
(subjrct), that which, what ; ce que (objecti, ihat which, whrvt.
ce cet, cette ces, de . adj . (et. L ecce istu), iMs, that, thèse, tl.ose ; ce cheval-ci, this horse; ce ci.eval là, tbat horse.
ceci, pro., (et. ce, ici), this.
céder, v. a. and n., (et. L. cee'.cre), to yield, to subniit.
cèdre, n. m., (et. L. rediurf), cedar.
ceinture, n. f., (et. L. cinctura),
giidle, beit.
cela, pio., (et. ce, là), tliat.
célèbre, adj., (et. L. eeltbrem), celébrated, tamous.
célébrer, v. a., (et. L. celebrare), to célébra te.
céleste, adj., (et. L caelestis), celestial.
celle, fem. sing. of cehii ; she, her.
cellule, n. f., (et. L. cellula), eell.
celui, pro , et. L. ecce-illi huic), he, hiiii cri i-ci, this. the latter ; celai-Ul, that, the former, that one.
cénacle, n. m., (et. L. caenacubmi), where the Last Supper was eaten; soeiety, reunion.
cendre, n. f., 'et. L. cinerem), ashes. cent adj., (et. L. centum), huiidred.
centaine, n. f., (et. ctnt). hundred ; Une cenlatne, about a hundred
centre, n. m., (et. L. centrum), centre.
cep, M. m., (et. L. cippu.s), vine-stock. [Pronouiiee the p].
cependant, nd\-. and conj., (et. ce, pendant), meanwhile, nevertheloss, yet, ho\ve\er.
cercueil, n. m., (et. L. sarcophagu , eottin. (l'r nounce ue as if it were eu\.
cérémonie, n. f., (et. L. caerenîonia;,
cereuiony.
certain, e. adj., (et. L. certus), certain, sure.
certifier, v. a., (et. l^. L. certificait), to ee I iry, to testify, to attest,
certitude, n. f., (et. L. oertitudo), eeruiii.ty.
cesse, n. f., (et. cesser), eeasing.
cesser, v. n., (et. L. cessare), lo eease, to iiiii.-n.
ceux, nias. plu. of celui.
chacun, e, pi'o., (et. L. <iuisiiue unus), exe ) one.
chaîne, n. f., (et. L. catena), eliain, fetter^i.
chaleur, n. f., et. L. calorem), beat, warmtli ardor.
chaloupe, n. f., (et. It. seialuppa;, bliip's l)uat, lun^-lioat.
VOCABULARY
chambre, n. f., (rt. L. cameia), chamber, apartu.ciit, riiMn.
champ, n. m., (et. L. cam; uï), fieW.
chanceler, v. n., (et. L. cancellai-e), to totter, to \va\er, to beuiisteady.
changement, n. m,, (et. chanrer), change,
changer, v. a. and n., (et. L. L. cambiarei, to chansre ; c/'fn fr contre, to exchanfre for : chanoir de. to char jje ; se clianiicr. fo chantre, to be ohangred.
chant, n. m., (et. L. cantus), singinfr, son'/.
chanter, v. a. and n., (et. L. cantaro), to siny.
chaos, n. m., (et. L. chaos), chaos, coiifu-. on. [Pionounte ch like ft ; s is silcn' 1.
chaque, adj., (et. L. quisque), each, tnery.
charge, n. f., (et chanjer), charge, office, apiiointnient.
charger, v. a., (et. L. L. carricare, froni L. carrus), to cbar<;e, to 1o:k1 to weigli dowii. to Cùmniis.^im, to trust with ; .se chcuyti', to undtrtake. to assume.
charitablement, adv., (et charitable), chaiitably.
charmant, e, adj., (et. charmer), charniintr, delightful.
charmer, v, a., (et. charme, L. carnien), to charm, to enchant.
charmille, n. f., (et. L. carpinus),
hcd^c. of yoke-elm trees.
chasse, n. f., (et. chasser), huiit, lium ing.
chasser, v. a., (et. L. L. captiare), to huiit. to chase, to drive out.
châtiment, n. m., (et. châtier, L.
rastiirare), chasti.'enient, punishnient.
chaud, e. adj., (et. L. calidus). «arni, ardent, eager ; chaud, n. m., beat; (7 /(( / rhaiid, it is warm.
chaussure, n. f., (et. chavsser, L.
ca'i( arc", clothing for the fcct.
chef, 11. f-, (et. L. caput), cbief, head,
l.a.kr.
Chemin, n. m-, ^«t. L. h. cauiinus), «ay, road ; chemin de 1er, raihvay.
cher» ère, adj., (et. L. carus , dear.
chercher, v. a., (et. L. circarp\ to Mi-k, to look for, to s arcb ; chercher à. to try to, to cndcawir to ; envuyer chercher, to «end fi r ; aller chercher, to ;ro for. to fctch, to iro to.
chérir, v. a., (et. cher), to chcrish, to Iqsm dearl^ ; ehéii, chcrishcd, beloved.
cheval, n. m . (et. T,. Tj. caballus),
1] '..x ; inoii.'i à chicid, to lide on horseback.
chevaleresque, adj., (et. cheialier),
ch'n airc.us.
chevalerie, n. f., (et. cheralier). chivalry.
chevalier, n.m., (et. L. L. caballarius),
kniyht.
chevelure, n. f., (et. L. L. capillatura), hair. head cf hair.
chevet. "• m-, (et. chef), pillow, head
ofthebul.
cheveu, n. m., (et. L. capilhis), a hair ;
les clii'retix, tlie liair.
chien, n. m , (et. L. caneni), dog. chiffre, n. m , (et. Arab'csifr), figure ;
chilfnx, initiais. iiionr<.'raiii.
chim°re. n. t-, (et. L. chimaera), chimet a, idle fancy.
chimérique, adj., (et. chimère), chi- ■neiical, fanuiful.
choisir, v. a., (et. Gothic. kansjan, to tasici, to choose ; se choisir, to choose for oneself.
choix, n. m., (et. choisir), choice, option, liberty of choosinsr.
chose, n. f., (et. L. causa\ thing, affair.
chrétien, ne. notm and ar'j., (et L.
cbiisti uius>, Christian. |Pronoiince en aftcr i like in],
chrétienté, n. f., (et. L. christianita-
tcni), Chistendom.
christianisme n. m., (et. Grcek XpiiTTia>i(TMÔç), Chrisi ianity.
ciel. n. m., plu. deux, (et. L. coeluin , bcavcn, sky.
cime. n. f., (et. L. L. cyina, a summit', top, SUN. mit, ridi;e, mountain ran^'e.
cimenter, v. a., et. ciment, from L.
caLinctitiiin), tO cernent.
cimetière, n m., (et. L. coemeterium), iinutory, buiial-ground.
cingler, v. n., (er. O. F. singler, from S( andinavian sigla, to sail), to sail.
cinquante, adj., (et L. quinquoginta), tW'y.
cinquante-septième, fifty-seventh.
circonférence, n.f.. (et. L. circuinfer- I 1 iilia), ciicimilcrcrict".
circonstance, "• '•, (et. L. oircun»-
.>■'. antia , circiinistance. '
circonstantier, \-.n., (et. circonstance), o circuiiisiantiato, to détail; circunfiinci'', circuiiistantial, detailed.
circulant, e, *dj., ciictilminî:.
VOCABULART.
circuler, v. n., (t-t L. circuHii), to ciirnUiti'.
cire. Il- f-. (^~- L- cera), wax.
ciseler, v. a., (et. cixeau), to rarve.
citadelle, ". f-, (et. It. cittadulla),
citadel.
citation, n. t., (et dl<'r), citation, quotation.
cité, n. f., (ot. L. civitateni) city.
citer, V. a., (et. L. citaru), to cite, to mention, to name, to quote.
citoyen, n. m., (et L. L. civitudanns , citizen.
civilisateur, trice, noun and adj., (et. civil, fr^m L. civilis), ciwlising, civiliser.
civilisation, n. t., (et. civil), civilisation.
civilisé, e, adj-, oiviliscd.
civiliser, v. a., (et. ciril), to civilise.
clairière, n. t, (et. r'nh; from L.
clams), opening in a wood, v'iade.
clameur, n. f., (et. L. ( lamoiem), clamer.
clarté, n. f., (et. L. clar tatein), olearness, liijht, splendor, brij;litne<s.
clef, n. f., (et. L. clavis), ke\ . [The ,/' is silent].
clergé, n. m., (et. L. cleiicatiis).
clergy.
climat, n. m., (et. L. L. fliniateni\ cliniate.
cloître, n. m, (et. L. claustiuni).
cloister, convent, monastcry.
clouer, V. a., (et. cl II. from L. clavn.s), to nail, to fasten, to confine.
coco, n. m., (et. Portucuese cco, ori^inaîly, head or skull), cocoa, cocoa-nut.
cœur, n. m., (et. L. cor), heart, courage, affection, love; homme df cœur, brave man, kind-hearted man.
coin, n. m., (et. L. ciineus), corner.
colère, n. f., (et. L. cholera\ an^er, rage, viratli ; être en coUie, to be angr^-.
colibri, n. m., (et. ?), humming bird.
coller, V. a., (et. eoUe, from Gn eU KÔWa), to glue, to fi.x, to attach, to brin'.;close to.
collier, n. m., (et. col, from L colhiin), collar, ne klace.
colline, n. f., (et. L. collina, dini ci C0lii>). hill.
colon, n. m., (et. L. oolonus), colonist. colonie, n. f., (et. L. colonia), colori.\. colonisation, n. f., (et. coloniser) colonisation. '
coloniser, v. a., (et. cohn), to colonise, to betiie.
colonne, n. f , (et. L. cohimna), collunii, hua.) .
coloré, e, adj., (.part, of c ltif''i\ coloreu, ruudy.
colorer, v. a., (et. L. colorare"), to c'ilor.
colorier, v. a., (et. coloriK, from It. colorito), to color.
combat, n.m., (et. combattre). c<'nil)at, flgiit, battie; combat simulé, .'*h;ini fiyht.
combattre, v. a., (et. c^ti-, Ixitlre), to fig t, to combat.
comble, n. m., (et. L. ciimulns,', toi), suninijt, height; aw comble de, at thc height of.
combler, v. a., (et. L. cumulai-e), to heap, to till, to load.
commandant, n.m., (et. commamier), commander.
commandement, n.m., (et. commander', eoininand, mandate, power.
commander, va., (et. L. commandare), to connnand, to order, to rule.
comme, adv., prep. and conj., (et I/.
quonjodo), as like, as if.
commencement, n. m , (et. comvn'ncer), conmienccmciit, beginniiig.
commencer, v., a. and n., (et. L. cum, initiare), to commence, to begin.
comment, adv., (et. L. quomndo, inde), how, vvhy, what.
commerce, n.m., (et. L. commercium), commerce, trade, business.
commercer, v.n., (et. commerce), to tradc, lo tiallio.
commercial, e, adj., (et. commerce), commercial.
commissaire, n. m., (et, com)iiettre, from li. commiitere), commissioner.
commun, e. adj., (et. L. communis),
common, ueneral, iiaiial.
communauté, n. f., (et. L. L. communalita em), community.
communication, n. f., (et. communiqui /■), commnnit ation.
communiquer, v. a., (et. L. communicare\ to conm uiiicate, to impart.
compacte, adj., (et. L. compactus), compact.
compagne, n. f., (et. L. L. coni)ianin, L. ciiin-j.;\nis),female companion,c .nsort.
compagnon, n.m., (et. L. L. companionem , o. nipaiûon, comrade.
comparable, adj., (et. comparer), comparable.
comparer, v. a., (et. L. comparare), to compare.
comparaître, v. n., et. L. comiir-.r
VoCABTTLAR\.
«"•■i (•n\ to appear (in ponif), ronii anit, 3iil, siipy. prêt. (lef.
compassion, ". t, (et. h. compas-
sioiit'iui, compassion.
compatriote, n. m., (et. L. L. conipatriotus), conipatriot, fellow-countrynian.
compenser, v. a., (et. L. compensarc), to couip.iibate, to counterbalance, to niake u)) for.
complaire, v. n., (et. L. complaceie), to plcase. (Always foUowed by à).
complaisamment, adv., (et. complaisant), coniplai.saiitly, obliyingly.
complet, e, adj., (et. L. corapletus), complète, entire, fuU.
complètement, adv., completely, entiicly.
compléter, v. a., (et. complet), tocomplete, to reuder perfect.
complice. «• m-, (et. L. coniplicem), aecomplice, companion.
complot, n. m., (et. ?), plot, conspiracy.
composé, e, adj., (et. composer), coinposed, made up of.
composer, v. a., (et. L. cum, pausaïc), to compose, to make up; se composer, to be made up of.
comprendre, v. a., (et. L. compicndere), to comprehend, to under.stand; citinprennnx, Ist, plu., près., ind.; comprit, 3rd. siny., jneC, def.
compris, e, (part, of comprendre), inclnded.
compromettre, v. a., (et. L. compromitterc), to compromise, to commit, to implicate; cvin/iroinettatit, e, (près, part), compromising-, dangerous.
compte, n. m., (et. compter), account.
compter, v., a. and n., (et. L. compiitarc), to count, to reckon, to number ; eonij'ler sur, to rely on.
concentration, n. f., (et. concentrer), concentration.
concentrer, v. a., (et. con, centre), to copuentrate ; se concentrer, to concentre, to concentrate oneself.
concerter, v. a., (et It. «-oncertare), to concert, to contrive ; se concerter, to concert, to be concerted.
concevoir, v. a., (et. L. concipere), to
cotK cix e, to create, to produce.
concilier, v. a., (et. L. conclliare), to conciliate, to reconcile, to gain, to procure.
conclure, v. a , (et. L. concludere), to oonclude, to infer.
COnclU'îion, n.'..(et. 1, rnncln-iionem),
Coi.i l,,s<i .
se concorder, v. r., (et nmcdrUi , from L. cuni. orUia), to ayrce.
concourir, v. n., (et. L. concurrcie), tO concur, to contribute, to co operate, to work tosjether.
condamner, v. a., (et. L. condemnare), to condemn, to blamc, to adjudge. [l'ronounce m like n].
condition, n. f., (et. L. conditionem), condition, state, offer.
conduire, v. a., (et. L. conducere), to conduct, to lead, to take, to brin;; ; con duiairent, 3rd, plu. prêt. def. ; coiiiiui.i''Z, 2nd, plu. près. ind. ; conduit, past part.
conduite, n. f., (et. conduire), comli'ct, behavior, direction.
conférence, n. f., (et. conférer, from L conferre), conférence, interview, meeting.
confesseur, n. m., (et. confesser, from L. L. coiifessare), conf'îssor.
confiance, n. f., (et. conjier\ trust, confidence, hope, boldness.
confiant, e, adj., (et. c nner), confuling, trustiiig, bold, presun)ptuous.
confidence, n. f., (et. L. confidentia), confidence, intimacy.
confident, n. m., (et. confidence), coniidant.
confier, v. a., (et. L. L. confîilare\ to intrust, to commit to oiic's charge.
confirmer, v. a., (et. 1^ confirniarc\ to continu ; se confirmer, to streng:hcn oneself, to be contirmed.
confisquer, v. a., (et. confiscare), to contiscate.
confondre, v. a., (et. L confundcre\ to coiifound, to niingle, to unité, to taUe one for the other, not to recognize, to puzzle, to abash. to overwbelni ; se c //jondre, to be unitcd.
conformation, n. f., (et. L. conformatioiicm), conformation, form.
conforme, adj., (et. L. conformis , conformable, suitable.
conformer, v. a., (et. confurme), tn conform, to suit, to make likc.
confus, e. adj., (et. L. confusus), confused, oliscure.
congédier, v. a., let. eonrié, from L.
commeatns), to discharge, to disniiss.
conjecture, n. f., (et. L. conjectura , conjecture.
conjecturer, v. a., (et. conjecture), to coiijet ture, to suppose.
connaissance, n. f., (et. conna(tre), kniiwledge ; cunnaiisaiices, gener&\ kiiowled^e, attainmeiits.
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connaître, v. a., (et. L. co^nc-cere). to kiiuw, to uiiiierstaiid ; (onnaissons, Ist, plu pies. ind. ; c<,niiu, past part.
conquérant, n. ui., (et. conijurrir), conqueror.
conquérir, v. ^., (et. L. conquirere), to coiiquer, to subdue ; conquis, past part.
C0nquêt6i n. f., (et. conquérir), conquest.
consacrer, v. a., (et. L. eonsecrare), to coiisecrate, to hallow, to estaWi»h.
conscience, n. f., (et. L. conscientia), conscience, coiisciousiiess.
consécration, ". f-, (et. L. cori.secrationem), consécration.
conseil, n. m., (et. L. consiliuru), coiitisel, council ; conseil de cmiscience, a privy counc-il, coniposed of the kinjf, his confesser, and some others, to décide matteis relating to the clergy and cliurch.
conseiller, v. a., (et conseil), to co\insel, to ad vise ; cunseil'e.r quelqu'un de faire quelque chose, to advisesome one to do some thing.
conseiller, n. m., (et. c nseil), counsellor, adviser.
consentir, v. n., (et. L. consentirr), to cONsent, to allow, to yield.
conséquence, n. f , (et. L. conseqnentia), conséquence, resuit, issue; en conséquence, in conséquence.
conservation, n. f.. et. c 7iserver), con^erï acion, preserv ation.
conserve, n. f., (et. coa><ercer), con> oy.
conserver v. a., (et. L. conservare), to préserve, to keep, to retain.
considérer, v. a., (et. L. considerarc>, to consider.
consister, n. n., (et L. consistere), to oonsist, to be composed of.
consolateur, n. m. , (et. consoler, from L. consolarii, con'oler, co . forter.
consolation, n. f., (et. consoler^ consolation.
consommé, e, adj.. (et. cnnsonmier), perlect, acconiplished, (iist-class.
consommer, v.a , (et. L. consummare), to consuniniate, to accomplish.
conspiration n. f., (et. e->ns/,irer), conspiracy, )>lot.
conspirer, v. n., (et. !.. cr.n,pirare), to
conspire, to )ilot.
constamment alv., (et. constant),
constantly.
constance, n. f., (et. constant), constanc, liruiness, s'abilitj'.
constant, e, adj., (et. L. constanteni), constant, firm.
constater, v. a , (et. fomied from L.
status), to authenticute, to ascertain, to verify, to decUiie.
constellation, n. f., (et. L. («nstellationem;, con leliation.
consternation, n. f., (et consterner';, consternation, amanemeiit.
consterner, v. a., (et. L. constemare), to dispirit, to dishearten.
constituer, v. a., (et L. constituere), to constitute, to estabiisli.
constitution, n. f., (.t. constituer), constitution.
construction, n. f., (et. L. constrnetioneni), cunstruction.
construire, v. a., (et. L. construere), to construct, to build ; construit, past part. ; construisit, 3ril, siiiif. prêt. def.
consumer, v- a., (et. L. consumere), to consume, to waste, to spend.
contact, n. m., (et. L. contactus), contact, [fronounce the ct\.
contemplatif, ive, adj., (et. contempler), contemplative.
contemplation, n. f., (et. cunteni/der), contemplation, méditation.
contempler, v. a, (et. L. contemplaii,), to coniemplate, to gaze on.
contemporain, e, adj., (et. L. contemporaneus), conteniporary.
contempteur, n. m., (et. L. contemptorem), despiser.
contenir, v. a., (et. con-, tenir), to contain, to compri-e, to keep back, to
restrain ; se contenir, to restrain onc.^e'lf, to forbear ; contenu, past part.
contenter, v. a., (et. content, L. contentus^, to c jntent, to sat.sfy ; se contenter, to be satisfied.
contester v. a., (et. L. contestari), to contest, to refuse.
continent, n.m., (et. L. continentem), continent.
contint, 3rd, sing. prêt, dof of c«;t tenir.
continu, e, adj., (et. L. continuus), continued, continuous, incessant.
continuellement, adv.,(et. continuel),
continually, constantly.
continuer, v. a. and n., (et. L. continuus i, to continue.
contour, n.m., (et. contiiurn-r), contour, outline, winding.
contourner, v. a., (et. cm-, tourner), to yive a proper outline to, to turn around
contracter v. a., (et. L. L. contrao
taie;, to coiuiact.
Vocablt-akV.
contraction, n. f-, (et. eont acte,-), cotitraolioii.
contraindre, v.a , (et. L. constringere), to coustiaiii, u> force.
contraint, e, adj., diart. of amtniinitie), constraii eU, forced.
contraire, adj., (.et. L. contrarius), contrai-., adverse; au contra ne, on the coiitrary.
contrarier, v. a., (et. contraire), to thwart, to oppose.
contraste n. m., («t. It. contrasto, L.
coiilrii, stare), . ontrast.
contraster, v. a. and n., (et. contrante), to contrast, lo niake a contrast.
contre, prep., (et. L. cotitra), aijainst, for.
contredire, v. a., (et contre, dire), to contradici.
contrée, n. f., (et. L. L. contrata, from L. contra), couiitrv, région, district.
contre-épreuve, n. f., (et. c: ntre, éprouver), counter-proof, feeble imitation.
contre-poids, «. m., (et. c ntre,ï>oids), counterpoite, counterbalance.
contribuer, v. a., (et. L. contr.buere), to contrilmte.
contrôleur, n. m., (et. conU-uU, contre and rute,. comptroller.
convaincant, e. adj., (part, of eonoamcrr), coMMucing.
convaincre, V. a., (et. L. ronvincere), to convince, to persuade ; cournincn. past part.
convenable, adj., (et. conrenir), suitable, belittmg.
convenance, n. f., (et. convenir), .suitubleiiess, Utconcy, propriety, a^iecablenes.s.
convenir, v. n., (et. L. convenire), to agrce, to suit ; il convient à, it siiits ; cvnrenu, past part.
converser, v. n., (et. L. con\er«ari), to coinur.>u
convertir, v. a., (et. L. convertere), to con\ en., lu cliange, to transmute.
conviction, n.f.,(et. L. convictionem),
COM\ ICtiull.
convive, n. m., (et. L. conviva), guest.
convoitise, n. f., (et. L. L. cupiditia for L. cupiuiias), covetousness.
convulsion, " f.,(et. L. eonvulsioneMi), Cuiii ul.-,lon.
CO-ordonner, *■ a., (et. L. ce, ordinare), to arruiiife lu ,./ider.
COian. 11. ui., (.lile.ally, Ihe bouk), Korun.
cordage, n. m., (et. (V /v/.O. lordage, riiiyiM.;.
corde n. f., et. L. chordi), cord, rope.
corporation, "• f., et. L. corporationenO, lorpora ion.
corporel, le, adj., (et. L. corporalis), corpi. I.
corps, n. m., (et. L. corpus), body, inat er, shape, substance, strength.
correspondance, ". f., (et. orre»pandrf, tron; L. L. correspondere , eorres|>oiKtc.icc.
correspondant, e, adj., (part, of cor-
ren/ioiutre , cor esponding.
corrompre, v. a , (et. L. corrumpere), to corrupt. ; corrompu, pasr [urt.
cortège, n. m., (et. It. corteggio), train, rL-tiime.
costume, n. m., (et. L, h. ciistuina), c^^talllc. dre.-is.
côte, ". f 1 (et L. co.sta), c ast, sliore.
côté. "• '".. (et. L. L. cos-atuni), side, way, part : de c rôt '^ ci, on this siae ; de ce cote-là, on that side ; den deux côtés, on botli sides ; « côé de, beside.
coton, ". ni., (et. Si)anish algodon),
COttOll.
côtoyer, v. a., (et. co e), to go by tlie side of, to coast.
COU, n. m., (et. L. collum , ncck
couche, n. f., (et. coucher , btîd, couc .
coucher, v. a., (et. L. coboca e), lo lay down ; m: couciier, to lie dowu, lo go to bed.
couler, V. a. and n., (et. L. eolare', to fiow, H) run.
couleur, ". f.> (et. L. cclorem). oolnr.
coup, n. lu., (er. Ur. icoAo<;>oç), blo.v, knock ; ce»/* de canmi, cannon-shot :
eo II de lien', gust of wind, squall ; tould coup, suddenly.
coupable, adj., (et. L. culpabilis), culpable, guilty.
couper, V- a., (et. c u')> to ont, to eut ofE. to inlerrupt (the voice).
cour, n. f., (et. L. cohorteni», court, yard.
courage, n. m , (et. L. L. coraticuni, froni \j. cor), courage, \alor.
courageux, euse, adj., (et. cuura>je), coiirageous, bra\c.
couraient orJ, pi"- >">P- ""d. of courir.
courant ''• '"•, (et. courir), current courir, v. n., (et. L. currcre), U> run. COa.OanC. n. l., pt. L. eoiomi , crowo.
VOCABULARY
couronner, v. a, (et. coiUijaue) to
CroVÏ 11, lo CJ\ L-l".
courrier, n. m., (et. 0. F. courre, from L. currere), courier.
cours, II- m-, (et. L. curaus), course.
course, n. I"., (et. L. cursa), course, run, rLiiiiiiiig, cruise, jouriiej'.
court, e, adj., (et. L. curtus), short.
courtisan, n. m., (et. It. cortig'iano), couitiur,
coûter. V. II., (et. L. constare), to cost. coutume, n. f., (et. L. L. costuma, L. coiiisueiuainem), oustom, habit.
couvent, n- '"■, (et. L. conventum), convoiit, monastery.
couver, \'- a., (et. L. cubare), to sit on, to Ijrood, to hatch, to chuiish ; se couver, to be hatched, to be born.
couvert, e. adj., (part, ot couviir), covered, hid, obscure.
couvrir, v. a., (tt. L. cooperire), to oover, to hide, to coiiceal ; couvrait, 3rd, sin<,'. iiiip. iiid.
crabe, n. m., (et. Ger. krabbe), crab.
craindre, v. a., (et. L. tremere), to fcar ; craijnunt, près. part. ; craii/nait, 3rd, sing. imp ind. ; craiijnil, Ciuii/nirent,3rd, sii);;. and plu., prct. def. ; crains, 2nd, sing. imper.
crainte, n. f., (et. craindre), fear ; de Cl ai ate de, for fear o£ ; de crainte que . . . . ne, for fear lest.
cratère, "• m., (et. L. crater), crater.
créancier, u. m., (et. créance, L. L.
cri'dentia;, créditer.
créateur, n. m., (et. L. creatorem), Creator.
créateur, trice, adj., créative.
création, n. f., (et. L. creationem), création.
créature, n. f., (et. L. creatura), creatuie.
crédit. ". m , (et. L. creditum), crédit, ilitluelicc.
crédule, adj , (et. L. credulus), credulous.
crédulité, " t., (et. c/vdaZt'), credulity. créer, v. a., (et. L. creare), to create. crtneau, n. m., (et. cran, a notch),
battleiucut.
crtpuscule, M m., (et. L. creiiusculum), twilight.
cr^te, 11. f., (et. L. crista), crest.
creuser, v. a., \et. creux), to dig, to iioi..)« , tu dig ont ; se cicuser, to open, to yavMi.
creux, se, adj., (et. L. corrosum), fiollow.
cri, n. m., (et. crier), cry.
crier, v. a. and n., (et. perhaps L.
qniiitare), to cry out, to scream.
crime, n- m., (et. L. crimen), crime.
criminel, n. m., (et. L. criminalis), crinunai.
crise, n. i-, (et. L. ciisis), crisis, critical moment.
cristal, n. m., (et. L. crystallum), crystal.
croire, v.a., (et. L. credere), to believe, to think ; cruire à or en, to beiieve in ; se croire, to believe oneself ; ci-oit, 3rd, sing. près. ind.
croisade, n.f., (et. L. crucem), crusade.
croiser, v. a. and n., (et. croix), to cross, to oiuise.
croissant, e, adj., (part, of croître), increasuig, giowing.
croître, v. n., (et. L. crescere), to grow ; croissent, 3rd, plu. près. ind.
croix, 11- i., (et. L. crucem , cross.
croupe, n. f,, (et. Icelandic kroppr, a pro.uberance), ruiiip ; monter en croupe, to ride beliind.
croyait, 3rJ, sing. imp. ind. of croire.
croyant, près. part, of croire ; as noun, believer.
cru, past part. o£ croire.
cruauli, n. f., (et. L. crudelitatem), cruelty, barbaritj'.
cruel, le, adj., (et. L. crudelis), cruel, barliaiou-., frightful.
crurent and crut, 3rd, plu. and .sing., prtt. det. uf crou\ .
cuivré, e, adj , (et. cuivre), copiiercoioreU.
culte, "■ m-, (et. L. cultus), worship, divine te:vic«, religion.
cultivateur, n. m., (et. cultiver), husbanUiii.ui, cultivator, farmer.
cultiver, v. a., (et. L. L. cul Cl V are), to cuitnate, to till.
culture, n. f., (et. L. cultura), culture.
cupidité, "• f-, et. L. cupiditatem), cupidiiy.
curieux, euse, adj., (et L. ouriosus), curions, inquisitive.
curiosité, n. f., (et. L. curiositacem), curiosity.
daigner, v. n., (et. L. dignari), to deign, to condescend.
dais, n- m., (et. L. discus), canopy.
danger, n. m., (et. L. L. dominarium)^ dan),'er,
VoCABULARY.
dans, prep., (et. L. de, intiis), iii, into.
danse, n- f-. (et- àansm-, O. H. G.
daiisnii), daiice, dancing.
dauphin, n. m., (et. L. delphinus), dolphiii.
davantage, adv., (et. de, avantage, froin arant}, more.
de piep., (et. L. de), of, froiii, with, bj-, for, (jiit of, wiih respect to, in.
dé-, dés-, and dis-1 inséparable préfixes ; (((■ and dés, différent fornis of the sa me word, frora either L. de, L. dis, or L. lie. ex ; dis was introduced at a later datv f rom Latin. They express the ideas of seiiaration, loss, opposition, etc.
débarquement, n. m., (et. débarquer), diseu barkiny, landing.
débarquer, v. a. and n., (et. dé-, barque), to disembark, to land.
débattre, v. a., (et. dé-, battre), to deli..te, to iliscuss.
débordement, n. m., (et. déborder), overtlownm, biealving eut, debauchery.
déborder, v. a. and n., (et. dé-, bord), to o\ ertluw, to flow, to jut out, to project, to bo 1 over, to well up.
dcbriSi ". ui., (et. dé-, briser), wreck, frayiiienis.
décemment, adv., (et. décent), décently, Ijeoumuigly,
dé:ence, n. f., (et. décent, from L.
dei Li.teiii), decency, décorum.
déception, n. f., (et. L. deceptionem), decci tion, disappointment.
dé: erner, V. a., (et. L. dccemere), to deeiLe, to ^rant.
dé-CVoir, v. a., (et. L. decipere), to dicei>o.
déchaîner, v. a., (et. L. ]j. dis-catenan ), to unchain, to let loose.
C (.cl arger, v. a., (et. dé-, charr/er), to diMliiu;j;e, to release, to set f ree ; se U('cl"ii:icr, to discharge, to empty.
(. f -hiffrer, \.a., (et. dé-, chiffre), to d. < pher.
déchirement. "• m-, (et. déchirer),
teuriiit;-, reiulnig, broils.
déchirer, v. a., (et. O. H. G. skerron), to tear, to rend.
déchoir. ^'. n., (et. dé-, choir, L.
caiiere), to deeay, to fall off, to fall from, tu f rfeit, to be deposed ; déchu, past »)art., depostd.
décidé, e. adj., (part, of décider), deliiinmed, resolved.
décider, \ ■ a. and n , (ot Ij. doridcrc), to dc<-iiie, to détermine ; se dicdir, to résolve.
décisif, ive, adj , (et. d^ddir), decioi, c.
décision, n. f., (et. L. decisionem),
de^■i..^ioll.
déclarer,
déclare
